Action is the highest perfection and drawing forth of the utmost power, vigor, and activity of man's nature.

He who does a kindness to an ungrateful person, sets his seal to a flint and sows his seed upon the sand; on the former he makes no impression, and from the latter finds no product.

Flints may be melted - we see it daily - but an ungrateful heart cannot be; not by the strongest and noblest flame.

Society is built upon trust.

Speech was given to the ordinary sort of men, whereby to communicate their mind; but to wise men, whereby to conceal it.

Anger is a transient hatred; or at least very like it.

Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends.